VocabJLPT N1
tool
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. tool
  2. 2. tool (software)
  3. 3. Toul (France)
A loanword from English meaning a tool or instrument used to accomplish a task, often in professional or technical contexts. It is frequently used in business and technology to refer to software, methods, or resources that help achieve a goal. It tends to have a more modern and practical nuance compared to traditional Japanese words for tools.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

While taking off my shoes at the door, I asked, "Where are the repair tools?"

Sentence 2

"The more convenient a tool is, the more you tend to depend on it," the teacher said.

Sentence 3

I hope I'm not just blaming my tools to avoid facing things.

Sentence 4

We also used a visualization tool to share the issues with the team.

Sentence 5

During my lunch break, I touched up the colors with a photo editing tool.